Emergency Go Bag

As a person interested in Emergency Preparedness, and as a member of NYC ARES,
I carry some basic emergency gear with me at ALL times. I have gone to a 3 plus layer system.

Please note: that this kit is only the start of a true '72 hour' kit. It does NOT have nearly enough water and food in it. This bag's main purpose is as a Get Home Bag, in other words, a bag to get me to my truck, or to home, where I have additional resources.
The truck (not pictured) does have additional water and food.

The layers are:

On my Person

In my Backpack

In the car/house, ready to go

What follows is a description of what is in each layer, and why

On my Person

These are the bare essentials. They take care of 90% of my everyday need, and minor small emergencies.
They consist of:

Wallet with Basic ID, copy of Ham Radio License, and a card with my important phone numbers on it

Yes, it's a REAL tight fit in there, in fact, the only reason the kit stays closed is the rubber bands

In My Backpack

The gear in my backpack is designed to last me at least 1 day in the field, and can last longer if I add more food and water.
I'm NOT that worried about getting food/water here in NYC. The main design goals are 1)Callout, and 2)Getting me home from work if
the trains are not running
Here is a picture of the contents:

Just a quick note on the pack - This pack is way oversized of this small amount of gear, but I also usually have my work gear,
plus a jacket in the pack, and I still have room. It is also the BEST made pack I've ever seen. Forget your "North Face"
or "Lowe Alpine" or whatever. I had doubts until I actually saw one. VERY nice gear

In The Car/house

In the house, I keep a 2nd Go Bag, with the gear I'd take if I'm at home when I'm called -
that includes a Mobile Rig, 2 12v 7Ah Gel Cell Batteries, a Camping Stove with a Pot, and a few other items

In the house or car (depending), I have a Mag mount antenna,
a larger first aid kit, more tools, and I have more food and water stocked to go.

ALL 12 volt power connectors have been changed to 30 Amp Andersen Powerpole connectors per the CA Standard